Melton Race 3 - Logical Staffing Solutions Pace
PESCI (9) continued his good form when he dug deep to score narrowly at Bendigo last week. Taking on a better field but he is going well enough to measure up again. SPIRIT OF ANARCHY NZ (6) led and stuck on for second in the St Arnaud Cup last start. Draws wider but was going well in NSW prior, scoring a win and a placing at Menangle last month. EMILY VINCENT (8) is right in contention having clocked in second here two back before scoring from this row last start at Cranbourne. Draws for a trail and could challenge. BULLDOG KHAN (4) is in the mix after turning in a good effort last start to come from this barrier and finish just a nose behind EMILY VINCENT last start.

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early pace at Shepparton, beaten 50 m by Animado (2:40.00) in NR 48 to 53 on November 18 at $6.50. Two runs back was well back in the run when 10th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track, beaten 35 m by Keayang Santiago (2:02.80) in NR up to 57 on November 8 at $10. Looking to others.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 18/11/2025 | 10 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 48.1L | $6.50 |
| 10/10 | 08/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 57 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Soft | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.9 | 7 |
| 34.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 03/11/2025 | 9 | NR 53 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 25/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 29.6L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/10/2025 | 36 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/11 | 11/09/2025 | 11 | $9,740.00 | Ascot Park Raceway | 2200m | E | Matthew Williamson | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $6.40 |

Driver: Rebecca Bartley
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1690m at Shepparton, beaten 18 m by Turbo Jay (2:04.60) in NR 52 to 55 on October 29 at $9.50. Two runs back 5th (Sr2) over 2150m at Bendigo beaten 7 m by Lochiel Lad (2:38.50) in NR 50 to 55 on October 22 at $4.40. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 29/10/2025 | 7 | NR 52 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 22/10/2025 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $4.40 |
| 5/11 | 07/10/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/09/2025 | 15 | NR 45 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/09/2025 | 14 | NR 48 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 27/08/2025 | 7 | NR 52 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $101.00 |
| 4/4 | 29/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | J Hallam | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 22/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | J R Hallam | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Viney at this track over 2240m in a NR 60 to 69 on November 1 at $21. Then a handy effort when a close third after a quick start, behind Emily Vincent at Cranbourne over 1609m in a NR 60 to 66 on November 16 at $5. Draws well and is working towards a win.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | NR 60 to 66 | $9,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Ewa Justice | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/11/2025 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/10/2025 | 135 | NR 53 to 58 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 48.4L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 06/06/2025 | 20 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 26.1L | $14.00 |
| 11/12 | 17/05/2025 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 79.1L | $51.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/05/2025 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashley Manton
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing sixth behind Golden Tribe at this track over 2240m in a 1W/15 0K stake on November 1 at $81. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind Emily Vincent at Cranbourne over 1609m in a NR 60 to 66 on November 16 at $4.40. Can be there at the business end.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | NR 60 to 66 | $9,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Ashley Manton | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 6/9 | 01/11/2025 | 57 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/09/2025 | 10 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 26/08/2025 | 52 | NR 60 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 11/12 | 05/07/2025 | 6 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 37.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/06/2025 | 37 | NR 53 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 19/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A J Manton | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 11/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Twisting By at this track over 1720m in a NR 67 to 75 on November 8 at $41. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Pesci at Bendigo over 1650m in a NR 65 or better on November 19 at $21. Among the players.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 19/11/2025 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Soft | Jack Laugher | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 27.5L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/10/2025 | 8 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/10/2025 | 7 | NR 65 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/10/2025 | 13 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $18.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 2150m after showing early speed at St Arnaud, at the bell was leading 0.6 beaten 7 m by Dhaulagiri (2:38.50) in NR 70 to 95 on November 9 at $6. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 09/11/2025 | 8 | NR 70 to 95 | $15,000.00 | St Arnaud | 2150m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/11/2025 | 12 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:53.2 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/10/2025 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:53.5 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/9 | 13/10/2025 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:53.3 | 8 |
| 1.2L | $4.60 |
| 4/10 | 04/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:50.9 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/09/2025 | 10 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:51.6 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Darby McGuigan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track was 9th-14.56 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Twisting By (2:01.70) in NR 67 to 75 on November 8 at $34. Before that 11th (Sr6) over 1720m at this track, beaten 17 m by Silver Pistol (2:01.30) in NR 60 to 75 on October 4 at $31. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 08/11/2025 | 35 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Soft | Leigh Sutton | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $34.00 |
| 11/12 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K McGuigan | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $31.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/09/2025 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K McGuigan | 1:54.9 | 7 |
| 16.9L | $61.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/09/2025 | 174 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K McGuigan | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 30/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Darby McGuigan | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 23/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Darby McGuigan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 15/03/2025 | 13 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K McGuigan | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/03/2025 | 15 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2612m | Neutral | D K McGuigan | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 43.8L | $6.50 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start won just off the speed and boxed on; won by a nose as favourite (Sr2) at Cranbourne (1:56.10) beating Bulldog Khan in NR 60 to 66 on November 16 at $3.70 at the bell was 2nd-1.4. One of the primary contenders.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 16/11/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 66 | $9,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | James Herbertson | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
| 2/9 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Soft | Alex Ashwood | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/10/2025 | 8 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 13.7L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/10/2025 | 11 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $4.40 |
| 6/10 | 06/10/2025 | 9 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/09/2025 | 8 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/3 | 19/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herberston | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 05/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | A W Coad | 0 |
| 60L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
In good form. Last start won by 1.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at Bendigo (1:56.30) beating Wattlebank Arnie in NR 65 or better on November 19 at $3.10 at the bell was 6th-9.93. Can win again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 19/11/2025 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 3/11 | 09/11/2025 | 15 | NR 70 to 95 | $15,000.00 | St Arnaud | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/10/2025 | 45 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.4 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/09/2025 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/09/2025 | 12 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/08/2025 | 19 | NR 57 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $3.70 |
| 6/6 | 09/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | A M Butt | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 29/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | R T Conway | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Juanita Breen
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr3) over 2100m after showing early speed at Geelong, at the bell was 3rd-4.17 beaten 7 m by Petracca (2:31.10) in NR up to 95 on November 21 at $34. Two runs back 8th (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track beaten 21 m by Diamond Eclipse (2:41.00) in NR up to 95 on July 26 at $19. Fitter so can progress.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/11/2025 | 118 | NR up to 95 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/4 | 06/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Juanita Breen | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Juanita Breen | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 26/07/2025 | 21 | NR up to 95 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 21.6L | $19.00 |
| 11/12 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 32.4L | $11.00 |
| 2/11 | 28/06/2025 | 7 | NR 83 to 96 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/06/2025 | 21 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 1:51.6 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $61.00 |
| 5/11 | 31/05/2025 | 21 | NR 83 to 96 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $15.00 |